Publicly Traded REITs vs. Non-Traded REITs: What’s the Difference?
February 20, 2023 | Edward Fernandez | Kiplinger
With the equity market as volatile as ever, investors are increasingly turning to alternative assets to generate cash flow. One investment vehicle, in particular, that’s drawing attention is real estate investment trusts, or REITs. Research by Nareit(opens in new tab) shows that investments in REITs have more than doubled over the past 10 years.
REITs come in many different forms, with varying criteria. However, many prospective investors might not understand the differences — and relative pros and cons — between publicly traded REITs and non-traded REITs. The latter category includes both publicly registered non-traded REITs and private REITs.
